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You’ve got a business idea that won’t leave you alone—but every time you think about starting, the self-doubt creeps in. Sound familiar?

In this solo episode, I’m talking directly to the version of you who knows you're meant for more—but feels stuck in place, overthinking the leap. Whether you’re in the daydream phase or obsessing over the same spreadsheet you built 2 years ago, this is your sign to stop waiting for perfect time and start building the damn thing.

I’ll share:

• Why I built a new business coaching offer 
• The mindset traps that kept me stuck for years—and how I finally moved through them
• 3 things to stop doing right now if you want to make moves
• 3 better things to start doing instead (including a quick tip you can try today)
• And how I’m helping people like you go from stuck to actually doing the thing

This episode is your kick-in-the-ass mixed with just the right amount of hand-holding—because you don’t need more ideas, you need momentum.

👋 Want in on the fall immersion?
 DM me @thekericroftshow or email [email protected] to learn more. Waitlist opens soon!

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I’ve been "bossy" the moment I popped out of the womb.

Loud. Confident. Opinionated.

And I'm lucky. Because somewhere along the way, I realized—none of that was actually a bad thing. Being bold and self-assured shouldn’t be something we’re taught to tone down. It should be something we protect fiercely.

That’s why this week’s episode with Dr. Lisa Hinkelman hit me so damn hard.

Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is the founder of ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences), a nonprofit that’s teaching girls how to take up space in a world that constantly asks them to shrink. Lisa and I dive deep into what it means to raise confident daughters when confidence is statistically tanking between the ages of 10 and 14—and doesn’t bounce back for most women until our mid-forties. We talk about “bossy” labels, girl drama, ghosting, why confrontation isn’t a dirty word, and what it looks like to finally unlearn being the nice girl.

If you’ve ever walked through the world feeling like you were too much—too loud, too strong, too opinionated—or if you’re raising a daughter who’s starting to dim her light to fit in, this episode is required listening.

🎯 Want to bring ROX to your daughter’s school or support the movement?
Here’s where to go:
👉 rulingourexperiences.org
👉 The Girls' Index Report (Read the stats—they’ll stop you in your tracks.)
👉 Shop ROX gear (Yes, I’m getting the “Bossy ➡ Leader” tee.)

Let’s raise the next generation to take up space—with confidence, clarity, and zero apologies.

Until next time—stay wild. Stay loud. And call the next man you meet bossy just for fun. 💅

#TheKeriCroftShow #DrLisaHinkelman #ROXGirls #ConfidenceInGirls #BigBossEnergy #StopCallingGirlsBossy #GirlhoodUnfiltered #RaisingDaughters #UnlearnNice

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I never thought my Bluffton, Ohio deli girl era would come full circle like this—but here we are.

This week on The Keri Croft Show, I’m joined by the one-and-only Jeff Timmons. From his humble Ohio roots to global fame, Jeff shares what life in a boy band was really like: the mental toll, the money misconceptions, the pressure to keep climbing even when you’ve already “made it.”

We talked about:

• Why 98 Degrees almost didn’t make it
• The truth about the “boy band wars” with *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
• His dream boy band Chip 'n’ Dales lineup (yes, you read that right)
• The one thing that keeps him mentally and physically strong today

This episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt—and if you’ve ever chased a dream, been blindsided by success, or just needed a reminder to get right with your own mind, you’ll take something from it.

💥 And if you’re local...
Jeff is performing LIVE with the Columbus Symphony on June 13 at Columbus Commons for A Boy Band Symphony—an epic night of nostalgia you do not want to miss.

🎟 Grab your tickets now:
👉 https://columbussymphony.com/event/a-boy-band-symphony/

Hit play. This one’s got range.

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I’ve known Amber for a long time. She was an OG at SOS and back then I could sense something was off, but I didn’t know the full story. I didn’t know she was quietly fighting a battle with food, control, and over-exercise that was stealing so much more than just her energy—it was stealing her presence. Her joy. Her health. Her period.

It wasn’t until we recorded the Infertility Series that I learned the whole story—and damn, it hit me hard.

In this episode, Amber gets brutally honest about what it’s like to live inside the mental spiral of orthorexia and exercise addiction. We talk about how that level of control shows up in everyday life, how it impacts relationships, and what it takes to finally break free. Because this isn’t just about food or fitness. This is about being so consumed by the need to control, that you miss out on life itself.

She talks about:

• Losing her period for years—and why that was the wake-up call
• Hiding disordered habits behind “health”
• Why presence is the real flex
• The little moments that helped her start healing
• What it looks like to work out and eat because you love yourself, not because you hate your body

If you're listening and your stomach is turning a little, or you're recognizing something in yourself or someone you love—listen all the way through. Amber’s story is powerful, but more importantly, it’s proof that healing is possible.

You don’t have to stay stuck. There’s a way out. The door is open.

📩 DM me anytime @kericroftshow
📩 Or reach out to Amber—she’s a safe, judgment-free, badass resource
📩 And PLEASE share this with someone who needs it

You never know who needs to hear it today.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Boss Gal Beauty Bar
• Donaldson Plastic Surgery
• Panacea Luxury Spa Boutique
• The Fluff Laundry Service
• Headspace by Mia Santiago

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Website: https://www.kericroft.com

#TheKeriCroftShow #OrthorexiaRecovery #BodyImageHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #DisorderedEating #StrongNotObsessed #PresenceOverPerfection #RealTalk

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Perfection won’t build your business. Full stop.

On this episode of Ask Amy, Amy Nelson returns to tackle the biggest mindset blocks holding women back—and how to break through them with clarity, courage, and a little tech-savvy edge.

Plus, we’re switching it up with TWO live call-ins! Real questions from real women navigating real pivots—because that’s what this show is all about.

Amy breaks down how to approach artificial intelligence as a power tool—not a threat—and how your human skills are more essential than ever.

We also unpack:
 – The perfectionism trap and how to escape it
 – Why “success is infinite” (yes, there’s room for all of us)
– Building revenue streams that don’t burn you out
– How to grow an owned audience and stop relying on algorithms
– A weekly practice to crush scarcity and support your community

Want your question answered on the next Ask Amy?
→ DM us @thekericroftshow to drop your question or let us know if you want to be a caller on the show!

🎧 Listen in and get the real strategies to grow a business that actually works for your life.

#AskAmy #TheKeriCroftShow #WomenEntrepreneurs #PerfectionismTrap #AIForBusiness #AuthenticGrowth #AbundanceMindset #SmallBusinessTips #BuildYourOwnTable #PivotWithPurpose

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From the moment Oyauma Garrison walked into the studio—I knew this conversation was going to be so goddamn special. As the CEO of Maryhaven—a premier nonprofit rehabilitation center in Central Ohio—Oyauma carries a story that’s deeply personal and incredibly powerful.

We talked about everything: growing up in Baltimore during the crack epidemic, the mentors who helped shape his path, and how he’s now using his platform to lead the charge on some of the biggest mental health and addiction issues facing our communities today—right here in Central Ohio.

We get into:
→ The alarming rise in fentanyl and xylazine overdose deaths
→ Why women are drinking more post-pandemic
→ The hidden homelessness crisis in America
→ How Maryhaven’s programs are changing lives of people impacted by addiction and mental illness

I can’t think of a more meaningful way to honor #mentalhealthawarenessmonth than with this conversation. Oyauma you are the true definition of a TOTAL BADASS. I'm so grateful for this time together. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference or just want to hear from someone who walks the talk—this is it.

🧠 Need support? Maryhaven’s resources are here: https://maryhaven.com
🙌 Want to get involved? Donate or volunteer: https://maryhaven.com/give-hope/

This one’s going to stay with me for a while. 

I hope it does for you too.

#MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery #HomelessnessSupport #Maryhaven #OyaumaGarrison #FentanylCrisis #WomensMentalHealth #BehavioralHealth #Leadership #KeriCroftShow

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The secret to success isn't about scaling at all costs—it's about still loving what you do 5, 10, 15 years in.

In this episode, I sit down with Nate DeMars, the founder of Pursuit, a Columbus-based custom suit shop that started as a project in business school—and turned into a purpose-driven brand that suits people for life’s biggest moments.

But this isn’t your typical startup story. Nate doesn’t chase venture capital, viral growth, or Shark Tank glory. Instead, he’s built a business on intention, integrity, and the wild idea that staying true to yourself might actually be the best strategy of all.

We talk about what happens when your business starts to drift from your values, and how Nate course-corrected to build something that aligns with who he really is. Think: partnerships with the Columbus Crew, indie bands playing in the storefront, and a suit donation program that’s changing lives.

Nate also gets real about navigating entrepreneurship in a dual-career household, the pressure to say yes to every “good” opportunity, and why going all in on community is the best marketing tactic in your toolbox. 

Nate’s story might just be the permission slip you’ve been waiting for—the one that says it’s okay to build a business that aligns with your passions, your lifestyle, and your definition of success. 

#TheKeriCroftShow #Entrepreneurship #PursuitSuitStore #ColumbusOhio #StartupStories #FounderLife

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What if the sh*t you’ve been through is actually leading you to your purpose?

On this episode, I sit down with Zach Thompson, founder of The Scatter Joy Project — a creative, nontraditional mental health nonprofit that’s helping people find affordable therapy, break through stigma, and connect to something deeper.

Zach opens up about:

✨Losing his uncle in middle school and hiding years of anxiety behind perfectionism.

✨Discovering he had the same rare heart condition — and how a defibrillator saved his life more than once.

✨Why facing mortality gave him a “permission slip to recreate” his entire life.

✨ How Scatter Joy Project went from a personal mantra to a full-blown movement helping people find real support (and real joy).

And yeah, we talk about what it actually looks like to turn your pain into power — and your story into something that helps others.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your rock bottom could lead to something bigger, this episode is for you.

Need support? Text SCATTER to 741-741 to connect with a free, 24/7 crisis counselor. Or head to scatterjoyproject.org to find affordable therapy and mental health tools that actually help.

Check out their NEW space — Scatter Joy Studio opening on May 17th in the Short North. 

👇 Drop a comment if this hit home — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this.

#TheKeriCroftShow #ScatterJoyProject #ZachThompson #MentalHealthAwareness #TotalBadass #GriefToGrowth #AnxietySupport #MissionDrivenLife #PodcastInterview #MentalHealthPodcast

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Joe Apgar wasn’t thinking about infertility at 21.
He was just trying to survive cancer.

But years later — in the middle of dating, adulting, and trying to figure out what his future might look like — the reality hit: cancer hadn’t just changed his body… it had rewritten his path to parenthood.

In this episode, Joe shares what it’s like to navigate male infertility after cancer, and how the emotional weight of “undetectable sperm count” followed him into relationships, and self-worth.

Oh — and we also go all the way in on how awful the sperm bank experience is. From traumatizing vibes to beige waiting rooms and zero humanity, Joe and I dream up what it would look like if someone actually revolutionized the process.

This episode is honest, hilarious, and really got me in my feels. Joe’s story is a reminder that love, family, and healing don’t always show up how you thought they would… but when they do, it’s magic.

🎙️ Share this with a friend, a partner, or anyone who needs to feel less alone in their story.

#TheKeriCroftShow #InfertilitySeries #MaleInfertility #OpenAdoption #ParenthoodAfterCancer #InfertilityAwarenessMonth #1in6 #SayTheThing #SpermBankTraumaIsReal #YouAreNotAlone #DatingWithInfertility #AdoptionJourney #JoeApgar

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What drives someone to carry another family’s baby?

In this episode of our Infertility Series, I sit down with two of the most extraordinary humans I know — Skye and Jason — the couple who helped bring my daughter Kyle into the world through surrogacy.

Skye opens up about what drew her to this path — a deep love for pregnancy and an even deeper desire to help someone else experience the kind of love only parenthood can bring. Jason gets real about what it took for him to get on board — from long, honest conversations to confronting what it really means to support your partner through something most people can’t wrap their heads around.

Together, they take us inside their surrogacy journey:
 🧡 How they explained it all to their young kids
 🧡 The awkward questions they got from strangers (which Jason low-key loved)
 🧡 What it’s like to carry a child you won’t bring home
 🧡 And how this experience made their marriage even stronger

Whether you’re curious about surrogacy, actively exploring it, or just fascinated by how far people will go to help someone else build a family — this conversation is for you.

And if you’re on the path I was on — overwhelmed by agency costs and wondering if you’ll ever find the right match — I’ve created a Find Your Dream Surrogate Workshop to help you do what I did. No agency fees. No gatekeeping. Just the real tools and support you need to take the next step. Find everything you need to know at kericroft.com/surrogacy-workshop.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode now —  I can’t wait for you to meet the people who changed my life.

#TheKeriCroftShow #SurrogacyJourney #InfertilitySeries #InfertilityAwarenessMonth #FindYourDreamSurrogate #SurrogacySupport #SurrogacyWithoutAgencies #1in6 #YouAreNotAlone #SayTheThing #ModernMotherhood #JasonAndSkye #FamilyIsFamily